St. Lawrence River Cruise

Plus 2 Nights in Quebec City

Tour Type:Cruise

This special cruise takes you through some of Eastern Canada’s most iconic destinations— Québec City, Montréal, Trois-Rivières, and the breathtaking 1000 Islands.

Join us aboard the delightful M/V Canadian Empress for a relaxed and enriching voyage along the scenic and storied St. Lawrence River. Built in the elegant style of a classic riverboat and known for its warm, friendly atmosphere, the Canadian Empress offers an intimate cruising experience where comfort, charm, and personalized service come together beautifully. With a small group of fellow travellers, you’ll enjoy the kind of ease, companionship, and thoughtful attention that define every Senior Discovery Tour.

Each day brings a new discovery, with guided tours to historic sites, cultural treasures, and local favourites. Between excursions, there’s plenty of time to relax onboard, enjoy hearty, delicious meals, and take in the passing landscapes from the comfort of the deck. From exploring charming heritage towns to enjoying evening entertainment and complimentary treats under the stars, this is Canadian cruising at its finest.

* Client must be fit and active. The ship has no elevators, and shore excursions involve quite a bit of walking.

Tour Highlights

  • Scenic cruising on historic waterways & the 1000 Islands
  • Cozy, personalized cruise experience
  • Guided tours of Québec City, Montréal, and more
  • Cultural tours—museums, landmarks, and local history
  • Nightly entertainment, great meals, and views

Your Tour Package Includes:

  • Flight from Toronto to Québec City with Air Canada
  • Deluxe coach transportation from Kingston to Toronto or Ottawa
  • 2-night stay in a centrally located hotel in Québec City, with breakfast & dinner daily, and a city tour
  • 6-night Cruise, port taxes, all meals daily, all shore excursions

Why You’ll Love Touring With Us:

  • Home Pick-up/drop-off (from Most Cities)
  • Convenient Flights & Transfers
  • Carefully Selected Hotels
  • Cultural & Authentic Dining Experiences
  • Excursions With Expert Local Guides
  • Exceptional Tour Manager
  • Comprehensive Insurance Plan
  • All Taxes, Gratuities & Fees

Itinerary

Day 1Québec City

We fly to Québec City, and transfer to our hotel. This evening, join your fellow travellers for a welcome dinner and a chance to get acquainted.

Day 2Québec City

This morning, enjoy a guided tour of Old Québec, exploring highlights such as the historic walled city, the Lower Town, the Plains of Abraham, Cartier Street, and other key landmarks. The afternoon is yours to discover the city at your own pace, followed by a relaxing group dinner in the evening.

Day 3Québec City

Step aboard the elegant Canadian Empress in Québec City, where a warm Captain’s Welcome and prime rib dinner await. Enjoy an evening cruise to the Montmorency Falls (weather permitting), followed by piano music, chocolate, and liqueurs as Québec City twinkles in the night.

Day 4Trois-rivières & Boréalis Museum

We set sail early for Trois-Rivières, where we enjoy a scenic drive and guided tour of the Boréalis Industrial Museum before returning for evening entertainment dockside.

Day 5Montréal

Cruise toward vibrant Montréal with a relaxing morning on board, arriving mid-afternoon. A guided visit to the Museum of History and Archaeology offers a fascinating glimpse into the city’s roots, followed by lively evening entertainment aboard.

Day 6Through Seaway To Cornwall

Today we cruise through the impressive St. Lawrence Seaway system, passing multiple locks as we head toward Cornwall. Enjoy shipboard activities throughout the day and arrive in the evening for more onboard entertainment.

Day 7Saunders Dam & Brockville

This morning’s guided tour takes you to the powerful Saunders Hydro Dam before we journey on to Brockville, passing American locks and enjoying scenic cruising. Arrive this evening in the “City of the 1000 Islands” with time to relax ashore or enjoy onboard entertainment.

Day 8Fulford Mansion & Millionaires’ Row

Step back in time with a guided tour of historic Fulford Mansion, then sail on a breathtaking cruise through Millionaires’ Row to Gananoque. Tonight, join us for our spirited Celebration Night with music, laughter, and good cheer.

Day 91000 Islands / Kingston / Disembarkation

Enjoy a delightful breakfast cruise through the 1000 Islands before visiting the fascinating Boat Museum. We sail onward to Kingston for closing ceremonies, a harbour tour, and fond farewells as our memorable journey concludes.

Please note: For the outbound flight, clients from the west coast will require an overnight in Toronto enroute to Quebec City. At the end of the tour, clients from Ottawa will be provided with ground transportation back home from Kingston. Those from Hamilton, Toronto, and surrounding areas will receive airport transfer service to your homes from Toronto Pearson Airport upon return. Guests flying to other provinces from Toronto Pearson Airport and those from the London area, will enjoy an overnight stay in Toronto, with flights/ground transport departing the following day.

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Departure Dates

  • Aug 9, 2027 – Aug 17, 2027
    From $7,397.00 CADPer PersonIncluding Taxes and Fees
  • Sep 1, 2027 – Sep 9, 2027
    From $7,397.00 CADPer PersonIncluding Taxes and Fees

Packages

  • Cruise Cabin

    St. Lawrence Stateroom

    $7,397.00 CAD
    Per Person
  • Cruise Cabin

    Ottawa Stateroom

    $7,997.00 CAD
    Per Person
  • Cruise Cabin

    Sterling Stateroom

    $8,197.00 CAD
    Per Person
  • Cruise Cabin

    Premier Stateroom

    $8,797.00 CAD
    Per Person

Add-on Costs

Single Supplement

  • Sold Out

    Single Supplement St. Lawrence Stateroom

    $1,990.00 CAD
  • Sold Out

    Single Supplement Premier Stateroom

    $3,990.00 CAD

Departure City

  • Vancouver

    includes an overnight in Toronto after the cruise, before flying home the next day

    $990.00 CAD
    Per Person
  • Edmonton

    includes an overnight in Toronto after the cruise, before flying home the next day

    $990.00 CAD
    Per Person
  • Calgary

    includes an overnight in Toronto after the cruise, before flying home the next day

    $990.00 CAD
    Per Person
  • Winnipeg

    includes an overnight in Toronto after the cruise, before flying home the next day

    $990.00 CAD
    Per Person
  • Toronto

    $0 CAD
    Per Person
  • Ottawa

    shuttle from Kingston to Ottawa after the cruise

    $190.00 CAD
    Per Person
  • Montréal

    includes an overnight in Toronto after the cruise, before flying home the next day

    $590.00 CAD
    Per Person
  • Halifax

    includes an overnight in Toronto after the cruise, before flying home the next day

    $590.00 CAD
    Per Person

Special Cancellation Terms For Your Peace Of Mind

You may cancel your tour up to 60 days prior to departure (120 days prior for tours requiring a visa, cruises or rail journeys) for any reason, and receive a full refund of your deposit / payment (less the $75 administration fee).

Cancellation & trip interruption insurance included!

Included in the cost of your tour is our Cancellation Insurance Policy, which provides coverage in case of emergency injury or illness (including Covid), right up to your date of departure (terms and conditions apply).

Our Manulife Out-of-Country Health Insurance Plan covers expenses related to Trip Interruption in case of emergency injury or illness. For tours within Canada, Senior Discovery Tours will cover such expenses (terms and conditions apply to all policies).